This year, 2008, marks the 25th anniversary of John Hill’s publication of the classic Johnny Reb rules set. The game system has underwent several iterations and changes; some good, some not so good. Over the years, several gamemasters have created their own side rules, variants, changes, and house rules, such as P.J. O’Neill’s alternate charge resolution.
What are your favorite house rules that make JR gaming more fun for you and your friends?
The loosing team buys the beer!
Our favorite house rule for Johnny Reb III is to use Johnny Reb II. We feel that JRIII has a generic feel to it that JRII did not. So we have gone backwards in time and are using JRII.
my favorate house rules is the leader personalities. all +1 commanders are not the same.
We like to use the charge results varient. As well I have printed out and plan to use the newer markers for orders and will try out the chance cards system to spice things up a bit.